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With a focus on hormone health, gut health, and preventative health, Fortify Health Coaching provides personalized guidance and support to help you fortify your health. Through our blog episodes, we share valuable insights and practical tips to empower you on your wellness journey. Let's work together to create a balanced and vibrant life.

The Truth About Testosterone and Hair Loss: What You Need to Know

One of the most common questions people ask when dealing with hair loss or thinning is, "Does testosterone cause hair loss?" While it...

Meredith Paci

May 186 min read

Don't Let Poor Sleep Derail Fat Loss and Hormonal Health

Sleep is arguably one of your biggest assets when it comes to training progress, health, and fat loss. When your sleep quality suffers, it can have a ripple effect on every system in your body, from your metabolism to your hormonal health.

Sarah Bishop

May 94 min read

Midlife Belly Fat: Real Talk — What Most People Get Wrong

Annoyed ---that’s probably the most accurate way to describe how many women feel when their body starts to change in midlife and nothing...

Meredith Paci

Apr 66 min read

Estrogen Dominance and Progesterone Resistance: The Missing Links in Endometriosis

In a previous blog, we dove into the connection between endometriosis and gut health. If you haven’t read that yet, go back HERE and get...

Meredith Paci

Feb 74 min read

Beat Low Energy: Key Lab Tests & Lifestyle Strategies

By taking inventory of lifestyle factors and digging deeper with labs- you can reclaim your energy and start making the changes you desire.

Sarah Bishop

Jan 44 min read

Cholesterol: Friend or Foe? What you Need to Know!

Cholesterol is yet another misunderstood substance in health and nutrition. For years, it has been painted as the villain—solely...

Meredith Paci

Nov 16, 20245 min read

Bone Health! What You Need to Know Before It’s Too Late ...

Last week, Sarah and I had a great conversation in our Facebook community ( JOIN US HERE ) about bone health. It's a topic we've touched...

Meredith Paci

Oct 6, 20248 min read

Hypothyroidism and Its Impact During Perimenopause

The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland at the base of the neck that plays a significant role in regulating metabolism, energy...

Meredith Paci

Sep 21, 20244 min read

PMS and the Luteal Phase: What's Really Going On?

If your PMS symptoms are severe, it’s worth taking a deeper look at your hormone health.

Meredith Paci

Sep 7, 20245 min read

Stay Strong or Get Strong: What You Need to Know About Sarcopenia Before It’s Too Late

Sarcopenia is not just a cosmetic issue; it’s a significant health concern that we should be working against TODAY.

Meredith Paci

Aug 10, 20244 min read

The Truth About "Superfoods"

If you've ever been told that "this single superfood" can balance your hormones, reduce your waist by 6 inches, prevent cardiovascular...

Meredith Paci

Aug 3, 20244 min read

Understanding Testing Methods for H. pylori

H. pylori is a common yet potentially troublesome and harmful bacteria. Testing for H. pylori involves several methods, each with its own...

Meredith Paci

Jul 27, 20246 min read

Sleep!Could poor sleep could be affecting your body composition? Where does hormonal health enter the conversation?

The vast majority of our clients have body composition goals. It is safe to say that we can all agree having solid weight training and...

Meredith Paci

Apr 7, 20245 min read

The Importance of Comprehensive Blood Work: Interpretation and Context

We wanted to shed some light on the topic of blood work. This inspiration stems from a recent lecture we both attended that got us so...

Meredith Paci

Mar 2, 20244 min read

Balanced Blood Sugar Habits

It's been an hour and a half since you had lunch, and you're starting to get those all too familiar feeling. You notice your energy is...

Sarah Bishop

Nov 29, 20234 min read

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